Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan, is a clear substance that is naturally produced within your body. Found primarily in your skin, connective tissue, and eyes, its main function is retaining water to maintain lubrication within your tissues to keep them moist. While it is naturally produced by the body, it may still be effective to supplement hyaluronic acid into your diet if you experience dry and brittle skin. ^[1]

About 50% of the hyaluronic acid in your body is present inside of your skin, where it binds to water and helps skin retain moisture. In that way, hyaluronic acid helps skin both feel and look moist and supple. As you age, your body is able to produce less and less hyaluronic acid, leading to wrinkles and dry spots across your skin. Taking hyaluronic acid supplements such as Tru Beauty may help slow the impacts of aging on your skin. Hyaluronic acid can also speed up the healing process from cuts and scratches. The concentration of hyaluronic acid in the bloodstream increases in areas where cuts or scratches are present. It can help speed up the healing process by regulating inflammation in and around the wound, in the process signaling to blood vessels to where the damaged area is. ^[2]